LA BAGUETTE NORTH, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION(0PPM) USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING,RINSING AND STORING BAKERY BOWLS,PANS ETC. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER SET UP SINK PROPERLY,SANITIZER SOLUTION 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING. FOUND 4 TRAYS OF VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP SELF SERVING TABLE BY THE COFFEE STATION IN PUBLIC VIEW; ALSO FOUND A TRAY WITH MINI LOAF OF BREAD UNCOVERED ON TOP THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND STORED INSIDE ENCLOSED CASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES: THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.0VER 200 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,ON FOOD SHELVES(WEST SOUTH AREA),ON EAST-SOUTH)AREA BETWEEN THE FLOUR/SUGAR PACKAGE(NO GNAWED FOOD),ON FOOD TRANSPORTED METAL SHELVES,AT EAST SOUTH CORNER BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE,THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: INSECTICIDE BLOCKS HANGED ON CEILING IN PREP AREA (BASEMENT-FIRST FLOOR PREP SERVING AREA), ALSO ARE STORED AT NORTH WINDOWS BY THE PREP TABLES. UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION LABEL OF USAGE, OF MENTIONED INSECTICIDE. ALSO FOUND AN OPENED RODENT PESTICIDE ON FLOOR BY THE PACKAGED FLOURS AND BY THE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE LABEL/USAGE INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: INSECTICIDE BLOCKS HANGED ON CEILING IN PREP AREA (BASEMENT-FIRST FLOOR PREP SERVING AREA), ALSO ARE STORED AT NORTH WINDOWS BY THE PREP TABLES. UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION LABEL OF USAGE, OF MENTIONED INSECTICIDE. ALSO FOUND AN OPENED RODENT PESTICIDE ON FLOOR BY THE PACKAGED FLOURS AND BY THE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE LABEL/USAGE INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.